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It Ain't Homer, But Still Good Reading
Well, it's a book, or rather a trilogy of books based on the popular video game about futuristic marines battling alien meanies. There aren't too many ways you can go wrong with a book. It can't break, it can't "not work," so unless it arrives shredded it's going to be a pretty good buy. If you're interested in the Halo games, the books make for facinating reading because they extend the Halo universe and introduces new characters.
Even if you're not interested in the games, but love science-fiction, the Halo trilogy may be for you. Halo is a unique story about a mysterious ring in space which poses a threat to the human race. The protagonist, Master Chief, is an über-marine known as a Spartan donning special armor and weapons. The enemy, of course, is a race of aliens called The Covenent. Actually, The Covenent is several races of aliens who love to shoot at humans using all sorts of inventive military technology.
The trilogy includes Fall of Reach, The Flood, and First Strike. The first book delves into the history of Spartan troops and the rise of Master Chief through the ranks. The Flood explores the mystery of Halo and intesifies the desperate battles that ensue. First Strike brings everything to a head while managing the not-so-easy task of taking the story to a new level. Your first thought is "Halo without the Halo thing?" In First Strike, it's the characters that carry the story more than the mystery of the Halo. Interestingly, the second book is written by William Dietz, the first and third written by Eric Nylund.
Initially, the books were purchased to satisfy my daughter's disturbing obsession with all things Halo. But as the Halo universe expands with each book, the trilogy makes for an engaging sci-fi reading experience. Since the books are based on a mature-rated game, the books are probably for teenagers, or those with a certain maturity. Being science-fiction makes it easy to reconcile with its mature nature. It's a great way to encourage reading which to me is the bottom line.Lire l'avis complet...
Great book!!! READ IT NOW!!!
Well, it's a book, or rather a trilogy of books based on the popular video game about futuristic marines battling alien meanies. There aren't too many ways you can go wrong with a book. It can't break, it can't "not work," so unless it arrives shredded it's going to be a pretty good buy. If you're interested in the Halo games, the books make for facinating reading because they extend the Halo universe and introduces new characters.
Even if you're not interested in the games, but love science-fiction, the Halo trilogy may be for you. Halo is a unique story about a mysterious ring in space which poses a threat to the human race. The protagonist, Master Chief, is an über-marine known as a Spartan donning special armor and weapons. The enemy, of course, is a race of aliens called The Covenent. Actually, The Covenent is several races of aliens who love to shoot at humans using all sorts of inventive military technology.
The trilogy includes Fall of Reach, The Flood, and First Strike. The first book delves into the history of Spartan troops and the rise of Master Chief through the ranks. The Flood explores the mystery of Halo and intesifies the desperate battles that ensue. First Strike brings everything to a head while managing the not-so-easy task of taking the story to a new level. Your first thought is "Halo without the Halo thing?" In First Strike, it's the characters that carry the story more than the mystery of the Halo. Interestingly, the second book is written by William Dietz, the first and third written by Eric Nylund.Lire l'avis complet...
Halo by Eric S. Nylund (2003)
As I started reading the 1st thing that came to mind was Starship Troopers. But this is so much more... you have a mixture of Starship Troopers, Battletech & Transformers ... Space Infantry Marines at their best .. doing LRRPs & SF actions (infiltrations/extractions) on the front line of troops or behind enemy lines. Action galore .. reminds of the TV series The Unit ... The use of the Spartan name brings memories of Steven Pressfield book Gates of Fire ... like original Spartans .. Honor, Courage, Duty, Self Sacrifice and love for Country is everything ... you have to love them ... Finished reading Ghost of Onyx yesterday & won did for another 4 books that included Contact Harvest .. will be waiting for it .. plus bought the Graphic novel and comics ,, Waiting for the movies !!!!!!Lire l'avis complet...
A good start.
This is the third book in the series of novels based on the Halo universe. The writing has improved over the first novel in the series, also by Eric Nylund. A few minor typographical errors still exist but it is definitely worth a read if you were at all interested in the first two novels.Lire l'avis complet...
Enjoyed this book thoroughly
I have read all 3 of the first Halo Novels and this one was my 2nd favorite. It had all the classic Halo action of the video games and the same type of suspense that Nylund put into his other novel The Fall of Reach. I highly recommend both novels for a fast great reading experience.Lire l'avis complet...
the title accurately describs it
With a boy who likes to play video games, this book helps him read about something he is interested in. It also makes the games more understandable. My son is austic. He is an A student. I look for things to keep him from getting bored with reading.Lire l'avis complet...
Alll around great book
Im a die hard halo fan and this book was great. I've played all the games and this thi fited perfectly with combat evolved. It is a perfecty made book. Everything was accurate to all the games and I'm glad I bought it.Lire l'avis complet...
HALO First Strike by Eric S. Nylund
A must for any halo fan, leads up to events to Halo 2 in great detail, great story about the Spartans, tells about the events leading to Reach's invasion and during. Great book.
Great Book!!!
For all you hardcore halo fans this book is the bridge. It answers all those questions while enchancing the games for everyone. If you haven't read this one yet then go out and get it.
Halo, is anyone awake?
This is a very interesting book, not as exciting as either game, but one that a fan would be sure to enjoy.